Disclaimer: Harvest Moon is NOT mine. It's Natsume's. This is only for fun, and I'm not winning any money with it.
Chapter 7
Great, everything's ruined now. What can I do? I hate what I've done, but I really hope I can make it up to you, and you'll forgive me.
Gretel was a bit disappointed when she woke up in the morning. Her great plan didn't work, and she made Ivan look stupid, without even wanting it. She hated it. But she couldn't think about that in that moment. She should think about what she was going to sell that day, since it was her first time in the Bazaar.
The farmer took a basket and put all the turnips, flowers and all her products inside. Then she changed into some clothes that were beautiful, without being too expensive, normal working clothes, with a chic touch. It wasn't like she was interested in mode, but it was nice to have some nice things.
She didn't think much, and she went straight towards the Bazaar. Everyone was preparing themselves for that day. She went to talk with Felix, the mayor, who explained her the rules for the Bazaar.
She had to obtain some money, to improve the quality of the Bazaar. She had to attract the customers in order to sell, and she had to keep a nice, caring attitude towards them. Gretel displayed every one of her products in order then she took the bell out and waited for the Bazaar to open.
Many people went to her stand and looked at her things. She tried to be as nice as she could, but at the same time, it was really difficult, since she couldn't stop thinking about what she had done to Ivan. She managed to get some money. Around 20.000 Gold, which was much more than she had expected. She was helping a man who had lost his glasses when she saw Ivan pass by. His hair was back to its usual colour, and he had a blue coat on. She excused herself to the man, helped him quickly and closed her stand. Then she ran out of it, under the cold glare of the confused customers, and ran towards Ivan. When he saw her, he turned around and ran away, without looking back.
"I can't do anything about that now. I must attend the stupid customers…"She thought.
She returned to her stand, and tried to sell the remaining products.
She helped some children who were lost and gave some elders directions, then she had finally finished.
Gretel thought about what she was going to say to Ivan. She wanted to tell him that Freya was only using him. She didn't like Ivan just how he was, she wanted someone else, and if he had to change himself in order to be liked by her, it wasn't right.
She ran towards her favourite spot, where she was sure she would find Ivan.
She ran up the hill and saw Ivan sitting there. She sat next to him, and looked him into the eyes, holding his hands tightly.
"Ivan, look! Please!" She said.
He avoided her gaze, looking into the side.
"Gretel…leave me alone, please. I don't intend talking to you. I don't want to talk. Even less if it's with you." He coldly said.
"Ivan, listen to me, I don't aim to hear you talk. I just want you to listen to what I have to say, afterwards, you can do whatever you want." She said, still grasping his hand.
He looked into her eyes with a sad expression on his face.
"Thanks Ivan. Look, I want to tell you, that, maybe it was good that it didn't work. Maybe after all these years you still haven't understood that Freya doesn't like you. She doesn't accept your beautiful personality, and your kind manners. It's her fault, don't seeing someone as amazing as you, but Ivan, even if it was my idea in a first place, you shouldn't change yourself. You should look for someone who wants you as you are." She tried to explain.
"Gretel…I don't know why I even trusted you. It wasn't your problem after all. It isn't your business, okay? You have to understand that. I will fall in love with the persons I think are good for me. It's not your problem, and you don't have to mix yourself in it, okay?" He said. "Now, if you excuse me, I'm going. I hope that I won't see you in the next days."
"But…Ivan!" She said.
"No, Gretel. You better stay away from me. I don't want to hurt you, but it's the only thing I think about if I think about how broken my heart is now. And just because of you." He continued.
Then, he ran away.
Gretel just stood there, astonished. She didn't know what to think. She stopped breathing for some seconds. She stopped thinking. She stopped blinking. Everything stopped for her. Ivan's reaction to her words had left her shocked.
She started to cry. She threw herself to the ground and shouted. She was shocked. She didn't mean to hurt Ivan. She wanted to help him. She didn't want him to reject her kind words just like that. She cried even more. She gasped for air and continued crying. She tumbled herself over and over. She kicked the air and screamed.
She noticed two figures behind her, trying to hug her. She let herself go. She wanted to be hugged And nothing more.
"Gretel, don't worry. We saw everything. You don't have to worry about anything. Just calm yourself." Sherry said.
"Sherry? Are you there?" Gretel said.
"Yes, Dirk's with me as well. So you don't have to worry about anything." She said.
"I…Sherry. I'm in love with him. I don't want to lose him. I want to make him understand that I want him just like he is. I don't want him to change. I fell in love with him just because he was that way, not because any other thing." Gretel said.
"I know you love my brother. And I like you more than that stupid Freya. I'll go to talk with him. You'll see how everything goes well." Dirk comforted her.
He left the scenario, and Gretel was left in Sherry's arms, crying hard.
"Don't worry about anything, Gretel. It will be all right." Sherry said.
"If you say so." Gretel replied.
"You'll see. Anyway, let's go, I'm going to take you home." Sherry said.
Gretel agreed and they both went to her house, walking slowly. They got home. Gretel took a short shower and went straight to sleep, still crying. Sherry stayed with her until she fell asleep and then, silently left.
Dirk was meanwhile talking to his brother at his home.
Dirk walked fast towards his brother, and saw him crying.
"Ivan…Are you feeling okay?" He asked.
"You don't understand, but I think the same way as Gretel. I think Freya doesn't like you just as you are. You have to forget her, this time, listen to me. It's my turn to give you advice. I tell you. It's been several years now. It's useless, you have to understand that. You have to understand that there are lot of better girls out there. Freya is good, but she isn't for you. Do you understand? You'll see, when you're happy, how you won't need her." Dirk explained. Then he hugged his brother.
"You're right. I don't know…but, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said those mean things to Gretel. She was only trying to help, don't you think?" Ivan said.
"Yes, tomorrow, you'll apologize to her. Now, let's go to sleep. I'm glad you understand." Dirk said.
Well, it seems that Ivan has understood everything, right? Maybe everything will turn out to be good. I don't know. It's your time to guess. Anyway! Hope you liked this chapter, and hope you'll leave a review and visit my other stories as well! (Pretty please? *O*) I'll update ASAP!